Crooked Sparrow

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Crooked Sparrow is a Northern Virginia-based trio fusing Americana with musical traditions from Texas and Latin America. One of Arlington Magazine Local Musicians and Bands To Check Out Now. Award winning songwriting by Valeria Stewart and Kevin Dudley is accompanied by beautiful violin work by Jenny Smith. Valeria is originally from Argentina and her songs transmit Latin, folk, jazz, and Americana sounds. Kevin hails from Texas and brings a bit of western swing, blues, and deep soul to the mix. Expect a gumbo of roots music from both Americas… North and South… and in between. Valeria and Kevin just finished recording a Latin solo album which will be released in the fall.

Valeria is originally from Argentina and grew up in the DC area. She has been performing in the DMV area for many years, first with the Stewart Sisters, and until last year as half of the award-winning duo Luna. She’s written many songs, including some in Spanish. Her music has a blend of latin, folk, jazz, and americana sounds.

Kevin hails from Texas and is well-known in the DC area as an award-winning singer-songwriter and performer as well as a member of the band the Snake Farmers. Kevin recorded with Luna on their 2020 EP The Alchemist’s Journey. He brings a mix of western swing, blues, and a deep soul to Crooked Sparrow.

Jenny is a public-school teacher and has been playing her violin for over 20 years. She studied under the Russian violinist Dana Mazurkevich, and at age 13 toured Europe with her Boston youth orchestra. She has played with The Stewart Sisters and the Difficult Run band. She now adds beautiful depth and outstanding tonality to the instrumentals and original songs of Crooked Sparrow.